Re: IWC watches


Thanks for the information. This was very helpful. In addition, the
pictures of the calibre and also the watches are helping to convince me
to purchase this watch.

Thanks again. - JC

Paul Raposo wrote:
> Sanferminista wrote:
>
> > I am considering purchasing an IWC Spitfire Chronograph and am curious
> > about the calibre 79320 movement. Is this a reliable movement? I also
> > wondered whether this is an inhouse design or a modified ETA platform.
> >
> > I am slowly getting into collecting. I currently have a Zenith El
> > Primero Chronomaster.
>
> One of my favorite watches. But unfortunately, not in my collection yet
> and mightn't be for some time to come 8^(
>
> > However, it is currently in the shop which has
> > inspired me to look for another watch. Any information would be
> > appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Here's a link to the IWC forum on Timezone, discussing the technical info
> of the 79320:
>
> http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=1431205&rid=0
>
> From what I understand, most of the movements inside IWC's are not
> inhouse--ETA's, Valjoux's, Keleks. But what IWC does to that movement in
> terms of modification, makes it a far cry from the original ebauche it once
> was. I'm really falling for the new Ingeniure line.

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